[Oireachtas] Dail Eireann debate. Written answer - Drugs crime [3771/14]. (28 Jan 2014)
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581. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the efforts he is making to stigmatise the supporting of the illegal drugs market via the purchase of illegal drugs by casual drug users; his views on whether enough is being done to highlight to people the contribution they make to organised crime, including murder, when they buy drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3771/14]
Minister for Justice and Equality (Deputy Alan Shatter): As the Deputy's question quite rightly highlights, in order for illicit drug markets to exist, there must be demand.
MA-ML Social science, culture and community > Sociocultural aspects of substance use > Recreational drug use
MA-ML Social science, culture and community > Sociocultural aspects of substance use > Societal attitude toward substance use / public opinion
MA-ML Social science, culture and community > Sociocultural discrimination > Prejudice (stigma / discrimination)
MM-MO Crime and law > Organised crime
MM-MO Crime and law > Crime > Substance related crime > Crime associated with substance production and distribution
MM-MO Crime and law > Crime deterrence
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